ZIP Code 48426

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Decker · Sanilac County · Michigan

Population
1,022

10/sq mi

Median income
$62,169

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$126,000

▼ 55% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.5%

Median age 28.4

Land area
101.2 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48426 in Decker, Michigan has a population of 1,022. The median household income is $62,169, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $126,000, 55% below the US average. 9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48426 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 101.2 square miles in Decker, Sanilac County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,022 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48426 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48426 sits at $62,169 (15% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $25,486. The poverty rate stands at 26.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $126,000 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $650 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48426 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sanilac County, so you can benchmark 48426 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48426, Decker, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,022

Population

101.2

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48426?

28.4

Median Age

56.2%

Male

43.8%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$62,169

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$25,486

Per Capita Income

26.7%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

494

Total Housing Units

427

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$126,000

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$650

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 48426, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $870,000.

10

Businesses

27

Employees

$870K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 30.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48426 vs 48472 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48472 Snover, MI 1,912 5.2 mi
48729 Deford, MI 1,586 6.1 mi
48726 Cass City, MI 6,172 8.7 mi
48741 Kingston, MI 2,086 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48426 in?
ZIP code 48426 (Decker) is located in Sanilac County, Michigan. Sanilac County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sanilac-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48426?
ZIP code 48426 in Decker, MI has a population of 1,022 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48426?
The median household income in ZIP 48426 is $62,169, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48426?
The median home value in ZIP 48426 is $126,000, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48426?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48426 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48426?
ZIP code 48426 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48426?
In ZIP code 48426, 47.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48426?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48426 is 26.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48426?
In ZIP code 48426, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48426?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48426 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Decker, MI

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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